Advanced Topics in Conservation Genetics. Presented by Taylor Edwards, University of Arizona. September 16, 2014.
The conservation of tortoises poses a unique situation because several threatened species are commonly kept as pets within their...

An Atlantic salmon parr of the Machias River in eastern Maine. Atlantic salmon of the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment (DPS) were listed in an endangered status under the protection of the Endangered Species Act in December 2000. This...

Biologists feared that the Wyoming toad was extinct until 1987 when a fisherman discovered a population at Mortenson Lake on Swanson’s land. The discovery created excitement about a chance to save the species and its habitat, and it led Swanson...

Black-footed ferret at borrow entrance investigating scientific equipment laying on ground. The black-footed ferret is one of the most endangered mammals in North America.
For more information about the status of black-footed ferrets visit...

Brochure about careers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To accomplish its mission, the Service employs many of the country’s best biologists, wildlife managers, engineers, realty specialists, educators, law enforcement agents, and others...